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The Infection Control Today® prevention page contains news and information on the latest updates on all facets of infection prevention. From vaccinations and immunizations to controlling air and water flow in a health care system, preventing infections falls not only on the infection prevention staff, but on all who interact within the hospital, from environmental services teams to those planning and building new construction.

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Infection Intel: J&J MedTech, Merck and Ridgeback, MicroLumix, and Evinature Updates

December 12th 2024

Today's Infection Intel discusses updates from Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Merck and Ridgeback, MicroLumix, and Evinature. Read on to learn the latest.

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Tackling Health Care-Associated Infections: SHEA’s Bold 10-Year Research Plan to Save Lives

December 12th 2024

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Climate Change and Arboviral Diseases: An Escalating Global Health Threat

December 11th 2024

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Environmental Hygiene: Air Pressure and Ventilation: Negative vs Positive Pressure

December 10th 2024

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Revolutionizing Hospital Cleanliness: How Color Additives Transform Infection Prevention

December 9th 2024

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Infection Preventionists on the Case in Seattle Children’s Hospital Aspergillus Outbreak

Infection Preventionists on the Case in Seattle Children’s Hospital Aspergillus Outbreak

Frank Diamond
December 2nd 2019

They are helping the investigation into surgical site infections. 

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September 30th 2019

FDA Warns Inks Used in Certain Tattoo Kits Cause Infections

FDA Warns Inks Used in Certain Tattoo Kits Cause Infections

August 7th 2014

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Dermatologist Warns Consumers About Complications Linked to Newer Tattoo Inks

March 1st 2013

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Tattooing Linked to Higher Risk of Hepatitis C

August 6th 2010

Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other bloodborne diseases, according to a University of British Columbia study.

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How To Perform Surgical Hand Scrubs

Deborah Gardner, LPN, OPAC;Ellen Anderson-Manz, RN, BSN
May 1st 2001

How to perform surgical hand scrubs.

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